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Evaluation of the suitability of a fixed speed wind turbine for large scale wind farms considering the new UK grid code

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  • EL-Helw, H.M.
  • Tennakoon, Sarath B.

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The analysis of the reactive power management of a wind farm consisting of fixed speed wind turbines is carried out. The rating calculation of the compensator for a fixed speed wind farm is evaluated, and the effect of the network strength on the compensator rating is studied. Also the compatibility of fixed speed wind turbine with the new UK grid code requirements is evaluated by simulation using Matlab/Simulink. The simulation results show that the compensator rating is mainly determined by the need to meet the grid code specifications, rather than the steady state reactive power capability obligation. The main conclusion is that a fixed speed wind farm based on simple induction generators is unable to meet the new grid code requirements, unless the compensator rating is increased substantially.

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  • EL-Helw, H.M. & Tennakoon, Sarath B., 2008. "Evaluation of the suitability of a fixed speed wind turbine for large scale wind farms considering the new UK grid code," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 33(1), pages 1-12.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:33:y:2008:i:1:p:1-12
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2007.08.010
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    1. Hossain, M.J. & Pota, H.R. & Ramos, R.A., 2011. "Robust STATCOM control for the stabilisation of fixed-speed wind turbines during low voltages," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 36(11), pages 2897-2905.
    2. Carunaiselvane, C. & Chelliah, Thanga Raj, 2017. "Present trends and future prospects of asynchronous machines in renewable energy systems," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 74(C), pages 1028-1041.
    3. Ramirez, Dionisio & Martinez, Sergio & Blazquez, Francisco & Carrero, Carmelo, 2012. "Use of STATCOM in wind farms with fixed-speed generators for grid code compliance," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 37(1), pages 202-212.

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